Pulses, Total — Production in Guatemala
Guatemala: Pulses, Total — Production was 172,822 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Production in Guatemala, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 172,822 t for pulses, total — production in 2024.
The figure is down 10.3% on the previous year and down 39.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — production in Guatemala peaked at 309,248 t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 48,341 t, in 1962.
That places Guatemala 74th out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Production in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 49,228 t | — |
| 1962 | 48,341 t | -1.8% |
| 1963 | 57,283 t | +18.5% |
| 1964 | 67,867 t | +18.5% |
| 1965 | 65,160 t | -4.0% |
| 1966 | 57,700 t | -11.4% |
| 1967 | 58,884 t | +2.1% |
| 1968 | 72,133 t | +22.5% |
| 1969 | 69,194 t | -4.1% |
| 1970 | 71,656 t | +3.6% |
| 1971 | 72,440 t | +1.1% |
| 1972 | 65,882 t | -9.1% |
| 1973 | 80,332 t | +21.9% |
| 1974 | 85,288 t | +6.2% |
| 1975 | 94,886 t | +11.3% |
| 1976 | 86,385 t | -9.0% |
| 1977 | 70,125 t | -18.8% |
| 1978 | 89,140 t | +27.1% |
| 1979 | 71,914 t | -19.3% |
| 1980 | 68,650 t | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 90,308 t | +31.5% |
| 1982 | 93,471 t | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 98,880 t | +5.8% |
| 1984 | 115,270 t | +16.6% |
| 1985 | 147,200 t | +27.7% |
| 1986 | 126,200 t | -14.3% |
| 1987 | 135,336 t | +7.2% |
| 1988 | 121,888 t | -9.9% |
| 1989 | 117,272 t | -3.8% |
| 1990 | 145,754 t | +24.3% |
| 1991 | 141,491 t | -2.9% |
| 1992 | 144,965 t | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 130,430 t | -10.0% |
| 1994 | 124,361 t | -4.7% |
| 1995 | 123,824 t | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 114,266 t | -7.7% |
| 1997 | 107,800 t | -5.7% |
| 1998 | 118,877 t | +10.3% |
| 1999 | 122,943 t | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 126,578 t | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 201,294 t | +59.0% |
| 2002 | 202,761 t | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 215,598 t | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 221,349 t | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 219,985 t | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 225,078 t | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 235,900 t | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 241,568 t | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 240,116 t | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 253,652 t | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 260,505 t | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 269,299 t | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 278,122 t | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 286,649 t | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 292,511 t | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 299,538 t | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 304,356 t | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 309,248 t | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 194,846 t | -37.0% |
| 2020 | 185,023 t | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 196,188 t | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 184,200 t | -6.1% |
| 2023 | 192,684 t | +4.6% |
| 2024 | 172,822 t | -10.3% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 172,822 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25,983 t, 6.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 172,822 t is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 11,050 t, 15.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Production in Guatemala changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +59.0% | 126,578 t | 201,294 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 60,643 t | 48,341 t | 72,133 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 78,805 t | 65,882 t | 94,886 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 111,448 t | 68,650 t | 147,200 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 127,471 t | 107,800 t | 145,754 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 213,023 t | 126,578 t | 241,568 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 274,873 t | 194,846 t | 309,248 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 186,183 t | 172,822 t | 196,188 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Guatemala
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2971 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1481 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.314 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2498 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0955 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 630.24 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.74 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — production in Guatemala?
- Pulses, total — production in Guatemala was 172,822 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — production recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 309,248 t in 2018.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — production recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 48,341 t in 1962.
- How does Guatemala rank for pulses, total — production?
- Guatemala ranks 74th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — production rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pulses, Total — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.